Pakistan go down, India and Australia fight out a draw

Azlan Shah Cup: Round-up of matches on day 3

Great Britain 3 (Robert Moore, Jonathan Clarke 2) beat Pakistan 2 (Sohail Abbas, Abdul Haseem Khan) - Half-Time 1-1

Pakistan missed several chances to go down 2-3 against Britain on the 3rd day of the tournament. Moore opened for Britain in the 8th minute but Pakistan equalized through Sohail Abbas on their second penalty corner in the 31st minute. Pakistan missed two chances to gain lead before going for the break at level terms.

Jonathan Clarke put his team into the lead in the 39th minute, and then scored again in 63rd. Umar Bhutta missed an open goal chance in between Clarke’s two goals. Abdul Haseem Khan reduced the deficit in the 64th minute, but Pakistan failed to score in the remaining part of the match handing Britain a good victory.

Australia 1 (Whetton) drew with India 1 (Rupinderpal Singh) - Half-Time 1-1

Indian defence played brilliantly to hold Australia 1-1, erasing the memories of their 0-8 thrashing at the hands of the world number 1 team. Australia gained lead when Whetton scored in the 14th minute. Rupinderpal Singh equalized through a penalty corner conversion in the 23rd minute, scoring his 4th goal of the tournament. Australia attacked relentlessly throughout the second half, but Indians kept them at bay till the final whistle.

South Korea 1 (Jang Jong Hyun) drew with New Zealand 1 (Benjamin Collier) - Half-Time 1-1

Benjamin Collier gave New Zealand lead in the 50th minute after both teams had played attacking hockey without any reward. Jang Jong Hyun converted a penalty corner in the 58th minute but both teams had to settle for a draw till the end.